Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Central Ohio health care community.
I had no expectation of going back to Vietnam but wanted to just be in the environment that had done so much to shape my life.
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Gerald E. Shaner is a beloved Veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday on March 10.
![Gerald Shaner was recognized by Dr. Cooperman for his 100th birthday.](https://s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/content.www.va.gov/img/styles/2_1_medium_thumbnail/public/2024-04/Gerald%20Shaner_0.jpg)
The VA Central Ohio Healthcare System transitioned to VA’s new electronic health record (EHR), April 30.
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Vietnam Veteran Herb Mitchell took his health into his own hands last year and lost 79 pounds as a result.
![Army Veteran holds VA healthy plate poster](https://s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/content.www.va.gov/img/styles/2_1_medium_thumbnail/public/2022-02/7.26.2021%20-%20Herb%20Mitchell%20Army%20Veteran%20MOVE%20participant%20crop.jpg)
Endocrinology at Columbus VA plays a critical role in wellness by meeting unique health needs of the diverse and expanding Veteran population in central Ohio.